Crisis Text Line Reports Increased Demand For Mental Health Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Editor’s note: The conversation above mentions mental health and depression. For more information about mental health resources, go to www.crisistextline.org/ 

A recent survey by the American Psychiatric Association found one-third of respondents said the coronavirus is having a significant effect on their mental health.

At the same time, organizations that provide mental health services have also noticed an uptick in demand for resources and counseling. Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit that offers free crisis intervention via text, has reported a “surge” of new texters with anxiety due to the pandemic.